Sonography
Degrees and Certificates
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Bachelor of Science in Health Professions: Cardiovascular Sonography (BS) -
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (BS) -
Vascular Sonography (M)
Classes
AHAL315: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation: Board Review and Current Topics
Credits 2This course prepares the student to sit for the Sonography Physics and Instrumentation registry exam. The student will review materials from previous coursework while completing board review questions and case studies throughout the semester. Current and emerging technologies and topics will be discussed.
CARD312: Adult Cardiac Sonography Skills I
Credits 1This course provides hands-on experience in a skills lab setting. The student will acquire beginning skills in operation of the ultrasound machine and performing non complex adult echocardiograms.
CARD314: Adult Cardiac Sonography Skills II
Credits 1This course builds on skills learned in Adult Cardiac Sonography Skills I. It provides additional hands-on practice in a skills lab setting. The student learns how to use the analysis package and techniques to evaluate pathologies and continues to gain experience in preparation for completing full adult cardiac sonography examinations.
CARD330X: Cross-Training Module: Adult Cardiac Sonography (Not for credit)
This course studies anatomy, physiology, view planes, and landmarks specific to the heart. Cardiac pathologies and evaluation of them using different cardiac imaging modalities, echocardiographic techniques, and cardiac calculations will be introduced. Embryology and congenital heart defects will also be discussed.
CARD335X: Cross-Training Module: Pediatric Echocardiography (Not for credit)
Credits 0This course studies anatomy, physiology, view planes and landmarks specific to pediatric echocardiography. The recognition and evaluation of congenital heart pathology and repairs in the pediatric patient using echocardiographic techniques and cardiac calculations will be introduced. Acquired pediatric heart disease, fetal cardiac development and neonatal cardiac findings will also be discussed.
CARD340: Core I: Adult Cardiac Sonography
Credits 6This course studies anatomy, physiology, and instrumentation of the cardiac ultrasound machine. Basic 2D, M-mode, and Doppler principles will be introduced.
CARD345: Adult Cardiac Sonography Clinical Experience
Credits 0.5The student will participate in activities in the clinical setting within the boundaries of the course and will continue to gain experience in obtaining non complex adult echocardiograms as well as obtaining valve areas, evaluating regurgitant lesions, and extraction of pressures from measured volumes. Mechanical assist devices, stress testing, and assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms and contrast studies will also be introduced.
CARD347: Core II: Adult Cardiac Sonography
Credits 6This course addresses cardiac hemodynamic formulas as well as all the pathologies associated with the heart and how to evaluate them using the different modalities of cardiac ultrasound. Embryology and congenital defects of the heart are also discussed.
CARD430: ACS Board Review
Credits 1Course content integrates theoretical and clinical knowledge from all previous course work pertaining to adult cardiac sonography. Topics covered may include concepts in advanced cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology, different modalities of cardiac ultrasound, echocardiography examination techniques, measurements and equations. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate sufficient study skills and knowledge to competently take the adult echocardiography ARDMS registry exam.
CVTD226: Cardiovascular Physiology
Credits 4This course covers the major principles and laws that correspond to the function of the cardiovascular system. The course begins with an overview of anatomy of the cardiovascular system including descriptions of electrophysiologic principles. Cardiac function and analysis of the circulation and the pathologic conditions that affect it will be reviewed.
CVTD230: Principles of EKG
Credits 3This course is designed to teach principles of electrocardiograms including information necessary to interpret and understand normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms.
CVTD303: Skills Enhancement I
Credits 1This course is designed for the student who has completed Clinical Practicum I to maintain and enhance previously learned sonography skills while completing core courses in a second modality. Experience will take place in both the clinical setting and the skills lab.
CVTD305: Skills Enhancement II
Credits 1This course is a continuation of Sonography Skills Enhancement I. It is designed for the student who has completed Clinical Practicum I to maintain and enhance previously learned sonography skills while completing core courses in a second modality. Experience will take place in both the clinical setting and the skills lab.
CVTD341: Clinical Practicum I
Credits 4This course is designed to provide hands-on experience in performing complete adult cardiac or vascular sonographic exams in the clinical setting. The types of exams (adult cardiac or vascular) performed in this course will depend on the modality for which the student has been prepared. The student will be interacting with physicians, sonographers and patients. Preceptors will be assigned to act as mentors to the student to ensure a positive experience.
CVTD350: Clinical Practicum II
Credits 7In the clinical setting, the student will interact with cardiologists and vascular surgeons, other cardiac and vascular sonographers, and patients. The student will gain experience in preforming complete carotid, lower and upper arterial and venous studies, and transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echoes, focusing on newly acquired skills. Preceptors will be assigned to act as mentors to the student to ensure a positive experience.
CVTD416: Clinical Practicum III
Credits 9.5This course provides full-time clinical experience in both Adult Cardiac Sonography and Vascular Sonography. Students continue to build on skills developed in previous courses.
CVTD425: Clinical Practicum IV
Credits 11.5This course provides additional full-time clinical experience in both Adult Cardiac Sonography and Vascular Sonography. Students continue to build on skills developed in previous courses.
CVTD425A: Clinical Practicum IV: Cardiac & Vascular Sonography
Credits 1.5CVTD430: Senior Capstone I
Credits 0.5CVTD435: Senior Capstone II
Credits 0.5DMSO101: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Credits 1This course introduces students to the diagnostic medical sonography profession and serves as a foundation for educational and professional success. Perform basic scans in the skills labs to introduce equipment, knobology, and communication.
DMSO312: Abdominal Sonography II
Credits 1This course continues the study of the application of ultrasound physics and instrumentation in abdominal imaging. Scanning techniques and protocols are emphasized. Sectional anatomy of the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes of abdominal organs of sonographic interest include the GI tract, abdominal wall/peritoneum, and transplanted organs are studied. Selected pathology of these organs is discussed along with pertinent laboratory tests, pharmacologic agents, and signs and symptoms. Ultrasound guided biopsy/drainage is also discussed.
DMSO315: Obstetrical Sonography
Credits 4This course studies sectional anatomy of the transverse, longitudinal and coronal planes of the female reproductive organs, embryo, and fetus. Normal maternal changes and fetal development throughout gestation are discussed. Embryonic and fetal measurements as well as anomalies of the first, second, and third trimester are studied. Maternal and fetal pathologies are explored along with pertinent laboratory tests, pharmacologic agents, and signs and symptoms. Scanning techniques and protocols are emphasized.
DMSO318: Pediatric Sonography
Credits 2DMSO318X: Cross-Training Module: Pediatric Sonography
DMSO320: Sonography of Superficial Structures
Credits 2DMSO322: Introduction to Vascular Sonography
Credits 3This course offers the student the opportunity to gain introductory theory knowledge and skills in the area of vascular sonography. Focus will be on learning basic elements of carotid and venous scanning. Arterial assessment will be briefly addressed. This course does not meet any requirements for the Vascular Sonography Program.
DMSO325: Sonography of Superficial Structures
Credits 2This course studies imaging of superficial structures including the breast, testicles, scrotum, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and musculoskeletal. Sectional anatomy of these organs and the associated scanning techniques and protocols are emphasized. Selected pathology of these organs is discussed along with pertinent laboratory tests, pharmacological agents, and signs and symptoms. Scans will be performed in the skills labs as part of the course.
DMSO332: Gynecologic Sonography
Credits 2DMSO333: Abdominal Sonography I
Credits 4This course studies the application of ultrasound physics and instrumentation in abdominal imaging. Scanning techniques and protocols are emphasized. Sectional anatomy of the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes of abdominal organs of sonographic interest including the renal and urinary system, adrenal glands, prostate, biliary system, pancreas and spleen are studied. Selected pathology of these organs is discussed along with pertinent laboratory tests, pharmacologic agents, and signs and symptoms.
DMSO334: Abdominal Sonography
Credits 5This course continues the study of the application of ultrasound physics and instrumentation in abdominal imaging. Scanning techniques and protocols are emphasized. Sectional anatomy of abdominal organs of sonographic interest including the liver, biliary system, pancreas, spleen, GI tract, abdominal wall/peritoneum, and transplanted organs are studied. Contrast enhanced ultrasound and ultrasound guided biopsy/drainage are included. Selected pathology of the organs listed is discussed along with pertinent laboratory tests, pharmacological agents, and signs and symptoms.
DMSO337: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Skills Lab
Credits 2This course provides supervised skills lab experience emphasizing sonographic imaging of the abdomen and female reproductive organs.
DMSO338: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Skills Lab II
Credits 1The emphasis of this course is to provide supervised skills lab experiences in sonographic imaging of first trimester as well as second and third trimester obstetrical sonography. Other topics included are: hepatic and renal Doppler, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, liver elastography, and abdominal wall ultrasound as well as sterile technique/ultrasound guidance. Phantoms will be used where appropriate (i.e. first trimester OB). In addition, the student will continue to gain experience in sonographic imaging introduced in DMSO337: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Skills Lab I.
DMSO339: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Experience
Credits 6The emphasis of this course is to provide supervised clinical experiences in sonographic imaging of abdominal, gynecological, superficial, obstetrical, and pediatric structures.
DMSO340: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Experience
Credits 5The emphasis of this course is to provide supervised clinical experiences in sonographic imaging of abdominal, gynecological, superficial, obstetrical, and pediatric structures.
DMSO344: Advanced Obstetrical Sonography
Credits 5This course studies sectional anatomy of the female reproductive organs, embryo, fetus and newborn. Advanced maternal changes and fetal development throughout gestation are discussed. Fetal anomalies of the second and third trimester are studied. Maternal and fetal pathologies are explored along with pertinent laboratory tests, pharmacologic agents, and signs and symptoms. Scanning techniques and protocols are emphasized. Scans will be performed in the skills labs as part of the course.
DMSO345: Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography
Credits 2This course introduces students to general aspects of fetal cardiac development and fetal cardiac anomalies and pathologies. Students will learn technical aspects of the sonographic fetal cardiac exam required to identify and document abnormal findings.
DMSO428: Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Clinical Practicum I
Credits 8.5The emphasis of this course is to provide supervised clinical experiences in sonographic imaging of superficial structures and vessels and to continue to gain experience in abdominal, obstetrical, neonatal, and gynecologic sonographic imaging introduced in previous courses.
DMSO428: Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Clinical Practicum I
Credits 8.5The emphasis of this course is to provide supervised clinical experiences in sonographic imaging of superficial structures and vessels and to continue to gain experience in abdominal, obstetrical, neonatal, and gynecologic sonographic imaging introduced in previous courses.
DMSO429: Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Capstone I
Credits 0.5This is an online senior level course designed to synthesize the knowledge gained throughout the Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum through a written case study. The course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply knowledge of anatomy and pathology to the chosen and approved case study. The written case study project is a student-directed, faculty facilitated scholarly project. The student will work with the instructor, preceptor(s), and the writing center to perform a literature review and data compilation utilizing independent inquiry, creativity and analytical techniques culminating into a near final draft of the project.
DMSO431: Board Review: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Credits 2This course continues the preparation of the student to successfully pass the Abdominal and OB/GYN registries for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The students will review materials from all previous coursework while completing board review questions throughout the semester. Abdominal and OB/GYN mock registry exams will be taken during board review. Those areas that need further study will become evident.
DMSO432: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Board Review I
Credits 1This course begins the preparation of the student to successfully pass the Abdominal and OB/GYN registry exams for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The student will complete Abdominal and OB/GYN mock registry exams and design a plan of study. Quizzes and case studies will be completed throughout the semester.
DMSO434: Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Clinical Practicum II
Credits 10.5The emphasis of this course is to provide supervised clinical experiences in sonographic imaging of superficial structures and vessels and to continue to gain experience in abdominal, obstetrical, neonatal, and gynecologic sonographic imaging introduced in previous courses.
DMSO437: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Board Review II
Credits 1This course continues the preparation of the student to successfully pass the Abdominal and OB/GYN registry exams for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The student will complete additional Abdominal and OB/GYN mock exams. At least one registry exam will be scheduled (or completed) prior to the end of the course.
SONO001: Sonography Transition I
Credits 1.5SONO002: Sonography Transition II
Credits 1.5SONO003: Sonography Transition III
Credits 1.5VASC315: Vascular Sonography Skills I
Credits 1This course provides hands-on experience in a skills lab setting. The student will acquire beginning skills in the use of ultrasound and other noninvasive vascular techniques. Techniques will include listening to and recognizing changes in the vascular system.
VASC316: Vascular Sonography Skills II
Credits 1This course builds on skills acquired in Vascular Sonography Skills I. It provides additional hands-on practice in a skills lab setting. The student will continue to gain experience in the skills lab in preparation for completing full examination of all cerebral/peripheral vascular areas of interest, initial interpretation of the results and recognition of possible indications for surgical intervention.
VASC320: Vascular Sonography II: Pathology and Procedures
Credits 3VASC330X: Cross-Training Module I: Vascular Sonography
This course studies anatomy, physiology, and landmarks specific to the vascular circulatory system. Vascular techniques, vascular imaging modalities, specified abnormal vascular disease states related to the cerebrovascular, venous, arterial and abdominal vasculature will be introduced.
VASC341: Core I: Vascular Sonography
Credits 7This course includes study of anatomy, view planes, and landmarks specific to the cerebral/peripheral vascular system. Duplex imaging, Doppler principles and analysis, hemodynamics and indirect instrumentation will be introduced.
VASC343: Core II: Vascular Sonography
Credits 5This course addresses the peripheral/cerebral vascular system through the study of fluid principles and formulas including energy and flow dynamics specific to certain vascular anatomy; pathologies associated with peripheral/cerebral vascular disease and the respective noninvasive technical modalities including transcranial doppler and abdominal vasculature.
VASC347: Vascular Sonography Clinical Experience
Credits 0.5This course provides the student the opportunity to apply the additional skills learned in the skills lab in the clinical setting under direct supervision. The student gains experience in completion of full examination of all cerebral/peripheral vascular areas of interest, initial interpretation of the results and recognition of possible indications for surgical intervention.